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Thursday, August 14, 2025
Heather Diana Farmer
Heather Diana Farmer
Douds
Heather Diana Farmer, 47, a resident of Douds, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at her home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to 14212 Rte. V64, Douds, Iowa 52551. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.
Heather was born June 17, 1978 in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of William and Diana (Jacobs) Farmer. Heather graduated from Washington High School in 1996. She served her country in the Iowa National Guard from 1996 – 2001 as a Specialist First Class in the 134th Medical Company - Ground Ambulance.
Heather worked as an assistant manager for Casey’s at the west location in Fairfield. She loved Mountain Dew, and enjoyed reading, singing, and watching WWE with her family.
Those left to honor her memory include her fiancé, Chuck Engle of Douds; children, Kodi Farmer-Riley and Savana Farmer-Riley, both of Douds; granddaughter, Emily McElderry; and her parents, Bill and Diana Farmer of Brighton.
She was preceded in death by her son, Lucas McElderry; and brother, Jim Jenkins.
Online condolences may be made to Heather’s family by viewing her obituary at www.behnerfh.com.